Mooney, Michael Macdonald, 1930-

Michael MacDonald Mooney was a journalist who was a writer for Universal Studios and the film "Hindenburg", which was released in 1972. Later he was a co-defendent with Universal in a "Hindenburg" plagiarism suit filed by A. A. Hoehling, who wrote "Who Destroyed the Hindenberg". The summary judgement was against Hoehling's suit in 1979.

From the description of Papers, 1982-1985. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 60725227

The Little Players, a puppet theater, was created and produced by Francis J. Peschka (Frank) and W. Gordon Murdock (Bill) who came to New York from Ohio in 1952 and started giving puppet shows in their living room on Central Park West.

Jerome Robbins discovered them and got them funding so they could quit their day jobs and start doing puppet shows full-time. The Little Players' puppet productions, which delved into classical material and were aimed at adults rather than children, soon established a following among prominent actors and other entertainment professionals. In 1982 the men returned to Ohio with their theater. Michael Mooney, a songwriter and the donor, was a friend and supporter of the theater in New York.

From the description of Michael Mooney papers and designs pertaining to the Little Players, a puppet theater, 1962-1999. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 184944085